How far is Dobson, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Dobson, NC to High Point, NC is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dobson and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dobson and High Point.
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Start on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Rockford Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rockford Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Winston-Salem
1641 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto Pilot Mountain Parkway
20.5 mi · 23 min · Pilot Mountain Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway
12.6 mi · 16 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
2130 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
1635 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on North Main Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dobson and High Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pilot Mountain Parkway
Merge slight left onto Pilot Mountain Parkway
20.5 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dobson and Patchy Fog near High Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dobson to High Point?
The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tobaccoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Dobson and 31.4 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dobson and Patchy Fog near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Tobaccoville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tobaccoville.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dobson and High Point. Straight-line distance: 50.24 mi (80.86 km).
#1 Dobson
Human settlement in Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,534 |
| Coordinates | 36.3956900, -80.7225700 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
#2 High Point
The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.
| Population | 113,565 |
| Coordinates | 35.9556900, -80.0053200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in North Carolina · May 25, 2026
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